The Sun. — London, England, 1864-04-29 00:00:00

jNI what " Happy Land" can I see ynn after the "Opera?" i on'y know of One HAPPY LAND .?: 1 which a Gentleman may Sup—EVANS', COVENT GARDItS, my del. fellow! XINAHAN'S LL WHISKY v. BRANDY. COGNAC, This celebrated Old IRISII WHISKY rivals the finest •vRENCH BRANDY, It Pure, Mild, Mellow, Delicious, and very Wholesome. ~Sold in Bottl es , 3 8. Bd ., at the Retai l H ouses i n London ; by at "12 AZents in the pri nc i pa l towns in E ng land ; or wholesale 8, GREAT WINDMILL-STREET, W. Observe the Red Seal, Pink Label, and Cork branded "JUnahan's LL Whisky." PE PROVINCIAL BANKING CORPO RATION (Limited /:st ablished under the Companies Act of 1862, with Limited Liability. Ca Pit ,l , £2,19'0,000, in 40,000 shares of £5O. First issue, Ten Thousand shares, with power to increase to £4,0 00 , 0 0 'en Thousand Shares have already been subscribed for. The remaining, Ten Thousand are offered to the pub ic. L'enosit £1 per Share on application ; £1 on allotment. Calls not to exceed £5 at intervals of not less than three It Is not intended to call up months. more than £'s per share, and should no al otment be made, the deposit will be returned in lull. DIRECTORS. darnel Goodson, Esq., Chairman of the Great Eastern Rail °,fay Company, and Director of the Guardian Assu rance 0 nip yany. I v . Fleming Esq., M.P., 10, Lancaster-gate, Hyde - p ark. F. . Hoiroyo, 'Esq., Director of the Mercantile Credit Asso ciation, and London, Chatham, and Dover Railway Com anv Th .P . Tabor, in, . H.R. Esq., Bishopsgate-street, Director of the Imp e- R. 11a,,..1_13 . ank, an , British and Califoian Bankg Cany. Cocq. Esq., 75, Inverness-t r e n rrace (late C. Cocq . n and Co., Tutacorin M a dras Presidency). drew Walls, Esq. (of Lloyd's), Leadenhall-street. u ° ll n Hickie, Esq. (Hickie, Borman, and Co.), Leadenhall street, Director of the London, Buenos A y res, and River Plate River. Alexander Thurburn, Esq. (late Joyce, Thuriourn, and CO.. Alexandria and London), Director of the South Wales 33,4 Railway. --n sley Nixon, Esq., Queen's -gate-gardens, Director of the Rome and Colonial Assurance Company. Laghtly Simpson, Esq., Director of the London and Lanca shire Insurance and of the Great Eastern Railway ~Comp anies L' . •W. Holland, Esq., Forest-hill, Director of the Financial Corporation. PG. Van-der Byl, Esq., 3, Upper yde-park-gardens, Director of' the English and Scottish Marine Insuran.,e Company. Richard Michell, EN., Ladbroke-square, Director of the Great Western Railway C ,mpany. BANKERS. Imperial Bank (Limited), Lothbury. SOLICITORS. Messrs. Harrison and Lewis, 24, Old-Jewry. BROKERS. Messra. Towgood qnd Strachan, 33, Throgmorton-street, London ; Horsfali and Penny, Liverpool. AUDITORS. 8 011111 d Barrow, Esq., Ironmonger-lane, E.C. (Barrow and Gates , P u blic Accountant. 4 dvar Smalifield, Esq., Dowgate-hill-Chambers, Public Ac Countant. TEMPORARY OFFICES. 24, Old-Jewry, E.C. PROSPECTUS. This company is established for the purpose of acquiring the bu s i ness an d connections of ex sting p rovincial Bank- Itirr Establishments and of carrying on, generally, the opera tions of Country Banking on the Joint-Stock pri cipl Treaties are now pendin , for the purchase of some private d joint-stock country establishments, which will form the foil towers of a large and flourishing bank; and, for that purpose, powers for the increase of capital have been taken in the Articles of Asso .tion. It is not proposed to do Any banking business in London; b et in addition to acquirin:4 - the goodwill and business ,con nections of ex sting banks, i is intended tot pen branches It! provincial cities and towns where, owing the increase of wealth and population, a satisfactory business can be esta blished. bank s recent amalgamation of tw ) o f the largest private in London with jal-,t. s t o ck establishments, following o her combinations of a similar nature, and the continuous advance in the price of banking shar es g enerally, afford con ,s,ive evidence of the advantages o f t he p rinciple of joint association in banking business. flthe system of banking car ried on by public comp anies is ad mitted to be so advantageous in London , whe re the pri vate establishments are generally large and wealthy, it can not be a matter of doubt that the princ i p le is stilt more ap - lineable to the country, where the resources and credit of private firms are much more limited. The increase, also, of trade in the country genera ly has crea ed a demand for Eller banking accommodation, while it is only in the metro polls_ that the requirements of the mercantile community have been adequately considered. h : 'lie Shares of the three Banks in London constituted for dollar objects are now quoted as follows, viz. : Paid. Present Prices. The National Provincial ........ £l2 .. £44 The London and County ..... 20 .. 65 The Provincial Bank cf Ireland.. 25 . • 3 In further illustration of he profitable character of the business of the forty-one Joint-stock Banks established dur '_%,rthe past three years, it will be found on i ns p e ction of the Ts(e ial list that, out of that number, the shares of all but two are saleable at a considerable advance on their paid-up estital, rospectuses and forms of application for shares may be ob tained at the Temporary Office of the Comp any, or of the B rokers or Sol eitors. The Articles of Association may be seen at the Office of the Solicitors. FORM OF APPLICATION FOR SHARES. To the Direct ors o f the Provinnial Banking Corporation (Limited). £ Gentlemen,—Having paid into your Bankers the sum of , I request you will allot me shares in the Provincill Banking Corporation (Limited), and I he ehy agree to accept the same or any less number that may De allotted to me, and to pay the deposit and calls in respect of the shares 80 Hotted when due , and I authorise you to place my name on the Register of 11lembers for the number of shares allotted. I am, Gentlemen. Your obedient S ervant, Name In full. ..................... P ro f e ssion or occupation . ......... Address ..................... ..... Date ........................... .. THE INTERNATIONAL CONTRACT COMPANY, Limi ted. I ncorporated under the Joint-stock Companies Act, 1862. Capital £4,000,000, in 80,000 Shares of £5O each, with power to increase. First issue 40,000 Shares, of which 30,000 Shares are al ready subscribed. £1 on a pplication and £4 on allotment. DIRECTORS. Ai 8 Excellency S e nor M. Jos3 de Sala manca, of Paris and Madrid William Latham Bailey, Esq. (Messrs. Bailey Brothers si a r nd Co.) Liverpool. John G , ray Director of the Land Secu rities Company. Ito bert Simpso'n, Esq. (Messrs. Fredk. Levick and Co.), iz.. ( s wn 3 Celyn Iron Works, and London. S • . Fletcher, Ekq. (Messrs. Alexander, Fletcher, and Co.) Samuel L. Koe, Req. Bowling Iron Company, Bradford. I ,altuel Gibson 'Getty, Esq., M.P., Belfast. V• Bavier (Messrs. S. and J. B. Bavier, Bankers), Switzer land. - u Jules Levita, Advocate to the Austrian Legation, Paris. Evans, Esq., Gresham House, Director of the Dub bin.? and Drogheda Railway. Ge ': • Roue, Esq., Director of the Bank of Hindustan. the P. Kitson, Esq., King's Arms-yard, Director of r t . , Lie Continental Banking Corporation. Alen Hankey, Esq., 25, Old Broad street. BANKERS. The Bank of London. SOLICITORS. 1‘ t eaSII. Sole, Turners, and Hardwick, 68, Aldermanbury. ra BROKERS. e BB re. Seymour and Co., Bank-chambers, Throgmorton street. OFFICES. 9, King's Arms-yard. SECRETARY (PRO TEM.) Frederick Wilkins, Esp. F inancial Company is formed a s an auxiliary to the Great Assoc i at i ons recently establish ed. the is not the province of these Institutions to carry out e public works contemplated in the concessions they ob tain tio • They are therefore compelled to seek the co-opera d of contractors whose capital and position offer an un eniable guarantee for the completion of the works, thus elieving.the financial associations of that responsibility. all constantly increasing scale on which public works of 41 . 1 kinds are carried out, and the immense capital involved, race them beyond the reach of individual contractors es'un supported by joint-stock enterprise. This Jompany h as , therefore, been fo rmed for the pur pose of undertaking the execution of g reat public works, and arrangements have been entered into with well known contractors, by which contracts to the amount of £11,000, 000 sterling will be turned over to the Company. Among other contracts handed over to the Company is that for the construction of the European Central Railway, xvhich has been secured on favourable terms, and will be commenced forthwith. The active services o will eminent Contractor, whose busi ness has been secured, be retained to execute the work ion terms higbly!ulvantageons to the Company, he retaining a large interest in the Com p any by receiving p a yment for the transfer of his contracts in Shares with £5 only credited thereon. undertakings of great co It is well know n that many in- Mercial value have hitherto remained in abeyance for want of Contractors who can command the necessary resources to 'su sur e their comp letion. This Company, combining in fluence of a large subsoribed capital, extensive financial co °Perations at h ome and abroad, with administrative experi ence and ability, will secure such an amount of confidence , f)11 the part of governments, public bodies, and the l institutions, as will enable it to command an ex tensive business on favourable terms. Prospectuses, with forme of application , may be obtained at the Offices of the Company, also from the Brokers, Soli citors, and Bankers. ent being made the dep osits will In the event of no allo tm zeturned in full. Should a less number of shares be be ilotted than are applied for, the deposits will be made reliable t o wards the paymen t on allotme nt, and the 'cillati te , if a ny, returned to the applicant. THE INTERNATIONAL CONTRACT COMPANY (Limited). FORSI OF APL ICATION FOR SHARES. To be retained by the Bankers. IsTo. I ' o the Directors of t he International Contract Company (Limited). ~ Gentlemen, —Saving paid to your Bankers, the Bank of sl,ondon, the sum of £ , being a deposit of XI per are on shares in the above Company, I hereby re -1 that you will allot me e t hat numoer; and I agree to 40:1A ap t such shares, or any 1 , number you may allot Me; 4 t agree to pay the &posit on allotment, and to sign .he rticles of Association of the Company when required; ant eauthorise you to inser t m y name on the Register of Mem t 8 for the number of shares allotted to me. Usual Signature Name in full Residence . *. ......... Profession D ate ... _*_:2l:-:—:----------- THE INTERNATIONAL CONTRACT COMPANY (Limited). NOTICE 4 IS HEREBY GIVEN. that the SHARE LIST ;/,`,ne International Contract Company (Limited) will be oSED for the United iiingdorn on SATURDAY, the 30th s tant. • F. WILKINS, Secretary, pro tem. King's Arms-yard, April 26, 1864. ORNAMENTS for the Drawing-room, Library, end Dining-room, consisting of a new and e,egaut a ssort 14en t of VASES, Figures, Groups, Candlesticks, Obelisks, Ink -4.11,18, beautiful inlaid Tables, Paper weights, & c., in Italian, was er, Parian, Marble. Bronze, Derbyshire Spar, &o. i.T,Ported and manufa ctured by JAMES TENNANT, Mine ralogist to her ilajesty, 142, Stand, W.C., London. 4r. aes elementary collections o f SHELLS. 5,, z INERALS, C ROCKS , and FOSSI LS, which will greatly :., 4 ,p_ilitate the interes ti n g study of MINERALO GY, CON '4OLoGy, and GEOLOGY, at 2,5, 10, 20, 50, to 100 guineas each . k ~.PRACTICAL‘, INSTRUCTION in GEOLOGY and MINE r gise.o by Mr. TATINANT, sit M. Strand, W.g. THE ORIGINAL ROYAL BUCKINGHAM SAUCE, for Roast geat, Hashes, Gravies, Stews, Steaks, Soups, Fish, Game, Ste. Prepared only by the proprietors, THOS. BUCK and CO. , 10, Bath-place, llaiston, London, N.E. fIESSRS. BOTT. JACKSON, AND CO. execute COMMISSIONS on all races throughout the year. Market price guaranteed. Remittances, London and Westminster Bank. Post-office Orders payable at Camber well-park. Address—BoTT and JACKSON, " Man of the World" Wine Stone, George•istreet, camberwell-park, London. • SH ORTHAND.-PITMAN'S PHONOGRA PHIC TEACHER. 6d. ; free by post, 7d. SHORTHAND. -PITMAN'S PHONOGRA PHIC MANUAL. Free by post, is. 6d. OR THAN D.-"PITMAN'S PHONO GRAPHY forms an exceedingly efficient—probably the MOST efficient—system of Shorthand that exists. Sir Rowland Hill. MERCHANTS, MANUFACTURERS, TRADERS, AND EXECUTORS. ACCOUNTS arranged and adjusted, and Balance Sheets prepared.—Financial operations organised and Banking fa cilities arranged.—Cash Advances made on Trade Stock, Dock Warrants, and other Securities, and Sales effected.— The Agency of Provincial and Foreign Firms undertaken. Address, Messrs. BANKES and Co., Accountants, 20, Devereux-court, Strand, London, W.C. PHEASANT REARING for 1864 CHAMBERLIN'S AROMATIC SPANISH MEAL, pRKER R ICE, PELLET, D. S. MAT GREAVES, pared with CAYCAR EXCELSIOR, E is the most efficacious food for rearing and feeding Game, preventing gapes, snarls, and death. BOOKS on Feeding and the proper Management of Game, from hatching to maturity, with over 200 testi pon ale from the nobility and gamekeepers, with prices, posted free on re ceipt of two stamps, by Mr. James Chamberlin, Spanish Wine Merchant, opposite the Exchange, Norwich. CHAMBER , IN'S CANADIAN POULTRY MEAL for all the year rounch 16s. per cwt., including The use of this food keeps the chickens in perfect health ; and the in crease of eggs, of the richest colour and flavour, is marvell , us. Dog Greaves les. per cwt. lease state price when ordering. N.B.—A dvices received daily of the efficacy of the Spanish Meal and Caycars. One gentleman writes, "All my young pheasants last season were sickly, and several died; those that were strong enough to eat your Spanish Meal recovered in two days, and became fine and beautiful birds." PIGS! PIGS! PIGS!-INDIAN PIG MEAL , without husks, supplied to the Royal farms, Windsor, and in every county in England, lf,s 6d per owt ; one cwt. equal to cwt. bareey or any meaL Delivered free in Lon don. Established MS.—THOMAS PEARCE, Manager, 66, Lant-street, Southwark. PRIZE ME D A L.—INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, 1862. FRANCIS TUCKER & CO., Wax Chandlers, &0., t ir,c., To the Queen and the Fence of Wales. (Established 1720.) The Jurors' Report on Wax and Church Candles, in 1862, testifies to he excellence of the quality of Messrs. Tuckers' manufacture. A distinguished Dignitary, in a letter addressed to Francis Tucker and Co., on the subject of WAX CANDLES with PLATTED WICKS, says : " I have found them fully equal to the recommendation which you gave them, and can sincerely, in my tutu, I com mend them to the clergy for the use of the altar." Finest quality, with latted Wicks, patented.. is. 2d. per lb. O r di n ary quality . • • • .. ,s. d. per lb. VEGETABLE CANDLES, with a Mixture of Wax. Best quality .. • • • • .. Is. sd. per lb. Second quality .. • • is. 3d. per lb. Third quality .. • • • • .. ls. ld. per lb. Carriage paid in London on Orders of Five Pounds in value. FRANCIS TUCKER AND CO., 8, South Mol ton-street, Grosvenor-square. Manufactory— Kensington (Established 1730). The largest Establishment in England for the Manufacture Wax Candles for the use of the Altar R. SCOTT'S BILIOUS AND LIVER PILLS.—A NEVER FAILING RESlEDY.—Pre ,ared without any mercurial ingredient, from the recipe of Dr. cott, of Bromley, Kent, will be found invaluable to all who suffer from bilious and Liver complaints, indigestion, wind. s pasms, giddiness, dulness of the eyes, &c. For habitual _'ostivenese, as a family aperient medicine, and as a purifier of the blood, they are truly excellent; mild in their opera tion and grateful to the stomach, they create appe ite, pro mote digestion, and strengthen the whole nervous system. sold by W. Lambert, 8, King William-street, Charing-cross. London, and by most druggists, in boxes,ls. 1.0., and three times the qnantity in one, 2s. 9d. Be sure to ask for Dr. Scott's Bilious and Liver Pills. The genuine are a square green package, with " William Lambert," engraved on the I Aim. '4IA, MADDOX-STREET, REGENT-STREET, W. THE LONDON ANATOMICAL MUSEUM. Open daily from 10 till 10. Where may be seen the Astecs ; Bushman and Wife; Julia Pastrana and Infant; Eng and Shang, the Siamese Twins ; and upwards of 3,000 Models, Natural Preparations, Az. Egyptian Mummies, unwrapped, 4,000 years old. Admission, One Shilling (ior Gentlemen only). TF THIS SHOULD MEET THE EYE of any one troubled with Wind in the Stomach, Indigestion, or Biliousness, take PAGE WOODCOCK'S WIND PILLS. Their world-wide celebrity proves them of sterling merit. Of all medicine vendors at is. 10. and 2s. 9d. ; or free by poet for 14 or 33 stamps from Page D. Woodcock, Chemist Lincoln. TEETH. —Mr. ESK F,LL'S INVENTION in the construction of ARTIFICIAL TEETII has the following advantages :—A set or teeth, of excellent work manship and mechanism, can be made and fitted with the most perfect accuracy and success, in a few hours, without pain or extraction of stumps, and to answer all the purposes of mastication and articulation. They are fitted without wires or fastenings, and adapt themselves so perfectly to the gums, that they are quite immoveable e. dept at the uption i of the wearer. Invalids or residents n the country can ad just these teeth to many changes of the mouth without the aid of a dentist. They are not so iiable to injury, are always useful, and will last a lifetime. Comfort guaranteed. Trea tise explaining Mr. Eskell's Patent, free for 7 stamps. Inspection of specimens and consultations s ree.-B,Grosvenor street, Bond-street, IV Pi 39, Bennett's-hill, Bir mingham. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE, NEWMARKET FIRST SPRING MEETING. THURSDAY. The weather underwent a great change on Wednesday evening, and on Thursday it was so cold that visitors to the Heath required their overcoats. Notwithstanding the threatening appearance of the clouds, the attendance on the One Thousand day, though it would bear no comparison to Tuesday, was quite equal to that of previous years, and greatly in excess of that of any ether day excepting the Two Thousand. After the closing of the Telegraph office on Wednesday night, some important changes occurred in the betting on the Ono,Thousand, Chester Cup, and Derby. For the first-mentioned race Gazza Ladra finished decidedly favourite, as little as 4 to 1 being booked at the close, Mas querade and Sardinia finding supporters at 6 to 1, whilst Molly Carew declined to 7 to 1, and Tooi Tooi to 100 to 8, Blair Athol was backed for the Derby to win upwards of £26,000 at all prices, from 28 to 1 down to 13 to 1, and Bacchus was brought from the outside price of 25 to 1 to 15 to 1, at which latter price he was freely sup ported for the Chester Cup, and Little Stag at 100 to 8, and Oldminister at 20 to 1, also received substantial support for the Rhoodeo event. Prior to moving for the Heath this morning, speculation upon the One Thousand was carried on with animation. Masquerade re turned to first favourite, Gazza Ladra being driven to 6 to 1, whilst 5 to 1 was taken about Sardinia, 7 to 1 about Sis ter to Drake, 7 to 1 offered agst Molly Carew, 10 to 1 ago Tooi Tooi, and 100 to 8 agst Tomato. Beyond several 100's to 6 and 100's to 7 being accepted about BEckey Sharpe, nothing of the outside lot were supported. The morning speculation on the Chester Cup consisted of 500 to 20 each agst Tippler and My Mary (taken), whilst the highest offer agst Bacchus was 100 to 8. The card for this day com• prised eight races inclusive of a match, and the overnight entries were as numerous as any of the preceding days, as our return given below will indicate. Commencing at 1.30 and concluding at 5 o'clock, there was a busy afternoon pro vided for the " metallicians," and betting on the various events to decide was moat spirited, more particularly on the principal contest, which was appointed for three o'clock. As already mentioned, the crowd was by no means so great as on Tuesday, nevertheless there was a very large assemblage of spectators, and double rows of carriages, equestrians,and pedestrians lined each side of the ropes, and the " run in." Unlike the glorious weather of Tuesday, the atmosphere continued cloudy and cold during the sport, except towards the conclusion, when the sun broke out ; but it was only a comment, transient gleam, and the cold gloom returned. The racing o o ff theth e o: day ne admits Thousand, of l tle en the events m were as, with the exception re of an or di n ary cha racter. The success of Vivid, however , in the Plate of LlOO clippers as Wingrave, caused fresh irritation o ß v e e t r h :d e e , R o w Caroline,le y e b m e a m t g suc h cl i among the backers of the French fil:y for the Two Thou sand; as prior to the race on Tuesday it had been con stantly asserted that Fills de Air could accomplish won ders with Vivid. It is a remarkable fact, but Jenning's favourites never win when supported by the public. The One Thousand Guineas created a deal of interest among the speculators, and in the betting ring the New market Oaks evidently gave rise to some spirited specula tion. Little alteration was noticeable in the tone of the market at the finish. Sardinia left off favourite at 7to 2, while 5 to 1 was booked about Masquerade and MollyCarew, who were in favour, and towards the close advanced to 6 to 1, and in certain cases less odds were accepted. Tomato ranked next, but about her as much as 10 to 1 could always be obtained, and being by no means heavily supported, she was a comparative outsider. The race was preceded by several failures, caused chiefly by the intractability of Gazza Ladra and Goldylocks ; indeed the latter, who possesses a notorious temper, once or twice bolted out of the course. Every feature of the race will be found described below, but we may chronicle with satisfaction the fact that Baron Rothschild's two fillies, Tomato and Breeze, finished first and second, which was received with as many demonstra tions of enthusiasm as General Peel's victory, the Baror being one of the most princely supporters of Newmarket and a lover of the national pmitime in all its purity and dig nity. Singularly enough, in the One Thousand last year Lord. Stamford achieved a parallel triumph, his lordship's fillies, Lady Augusta and Flying Fish, having it will be remembered finished first and second. The favourites were thoroughly beaten, and we believe there was no excuse for their defeat except Molly Carew's, as Harry Gritnshaw, her jockey, alleged that Masquerade cannoned against her, and that upwards of four lernahs were lost thereby. The racing was concluded at 6 o'clock, and the company left the heath cold and cheerless, and to add to the clisagremens, thick N°. 22,416. THE SUN, LONDON, FRIDAY EVENING, APRIL 29, 1864. AN ACCOUNTANT WANTED.—A gentle man thoroughly acquainted with all branches of the accounta t business, and one capable of undertaking the Seeretarial duties of a Company. The highe.4t references required. Apply, by letter only, to 5.0. R., 7, Virolsey-road, Stoke Newington. THE WELLINGTON THREE SHILLING DINNER, consisting of Soup, Fish, Made Dish, Joint, Sweet, Am., is served daily from 3 to 9 p.m., and on Sundays from 5 to 8.30 p.m. Private Rooms for large or small parties. clouds of fine dust had to be ridden through on the return into the town. The following are details of the- running : A Handicap Sweepstakes of 10 sous each, fur 3.yr , olds and By order, JOHN CATES, Manager. The Wellington, St. James's-street. Entrance, 160, Piccadilly. upwards. Bret' y Stakes Course. G fur. 8 subs. Mr Savile's Clairvoyants, 3 yrs, Git 10:b (Norris) 1 13aron Rothschild's Evelina, 3 yrs. 8•t (J. Daley) 2 Lord Bateman's Coimbra, 3 yrs, sst 121 b .. (Tomlinson) 3 Virginia (Morgan) was weighed for and the number hoisted, but upon saddling was found to have thrown a plate, and did not go to the post. Betting-6 and 7t04 on Clairvoyants, 100 to 30 egst Evelina. W. S. WOODIN'S ELOPEMENT EXTRAORDINARY, and BACHELOR'S BOX, an Entirely New Entertainment, at the Polygraphic Hall, King William-street, Ct,aring-cros s , EVERY EVENING, at eight (except Saturday) ; Saturday Mornings at three.— Stalls, and box stale, 3s. ; area, 2s. ; amphitheatre, Is. A Plan of the Stalls may be seen, and Seats secured at the Hall from e'even to five. Clairvoyante made play with Evelina at her quarters, and without ever having been headed, Mr Savile's filly won easily by three-quarters of a length. Coimbra out-paced frotn the start was beaten off. A Plato of 100 seas, for 3-yr-olds and upwards. 11.111., 1 Next Morning Performance, Saturday, April 3), at three. ti2r . 4r4 - • ) L . 2pl ik 'Ar r; ; 111 ..: 1:11*':1 * • ; , - • 0 -4 6 I 'S " 1;$ 94 -sS • _ or , -;• r" - • 4:1 , 4 ,, .„4",hy,, v ollit "f, i ' ,o › • • 114 . = , , DIE :7* laxorr. ' eff iNz • , _ a vex. , :• GiURNITURE, CARPETS, BEDDING, and JU FLOORCLOTEI, CARRIAGE-FREE to any house in the kingdom, regardless of amount or distance. First. class goods at second-class prices. Terms peculiarly liberal to Clergymen and Gentlemen. An immense stock to select from, displayed in Showrcoms occupying an acre of ground. Every article warranted. C.LE GYMEN and GENTLEMEN ABOUT TO FUR NISH are respectfully informed that Messrs. Cobbett and are publishing an entirely New Edition of their un equalled - HOUSE FURNISHING GUIDE, illustrated by4lo I/din—able engravings of every description of Furniture and Leasteads, with prices attached. 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The British and American Steam Navigation Company Li m ited) will DESPATCH one of the underment i o ned Splendid Fast Screw Steamers TWICE EACH MONTH for New York : Tons. Horse Power. LONDON 2 Capt. GLOVER. WESTMINSTER 2,500 500 ..... Capt. Cortm. DUBLIN 2 5OO ..... 500 ..... Capt. FROUD. NEW YORK 2,5 00 ..... 500 ..... ( apt. HARRIS. These magnificent vessels are unsurpassed by any ocean going steamer, and have accommodation for passengers re plete witn every comfort. The Line will commence at an early dare ; the exact day to be fixed in a latter announce ment. To load in the Victoria Docks. For freight or passage apply to the Company's Agents, Alfred Laming and Co., 8, Leadenhall-street. GUARDIAN FIRE AND LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. Established 1821. Subscribed Capital £2,000,000. 11, Lombard-street, EC. REDUCTION of the DU CY on FIRE INSURANCES on Merchandise, Stock in Trade, Machinery, Fixtures, Imple ments, and Utensils used for trade or manufacture. All Policies now effe ted or renewed WI 1 secure the full benefit of the reduction from the 25th June next. April '2,1861. REDUCTION OF FIRE INSURANCE DUTY. THE ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY is now prepared to receive proposals and to issue Pollees immediately upon all Stock in Trade, Trade Fixtures and Utensils, Machinery, and Plant, giving the same the benefit of the reduction of duty to Is. 6d. per cent. from 25th June next, as now sanctioned by the House of Commons. PERCY M. DOVE, Manager. JOHN B. JOHNSTON, Secretary in London. 29, Lombard-street, London, E.C., April 22, 1864. H E 0 X F OR D, JJLL R. OXFORD STREET, W. THIS EVENING will be performed the new and success ful Opera, by M. Guonod, FAUST, with augmented band and chorus; also THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA, by Sir Henry R. Bishop, supported by the following talented artistes —Misses Russell, Fitz-Henry, Tyrrell, SI almsley ; Messrs. Morley, Tivoli, Green, &c. Director, Mr. F. Jonghmans. To-morrow Evening, THE MERRY WIVES OF WIND SOR, by Otto Nicolai. Comedy by UNSWORTII and EUGENE, Mr. T. Maclagan, W. Randall, G. Hutchenson, G. W. Jester, Miss Nelly Power (the juvenile comedienne), &c., &a Admission—Area, 6d. ; stalls and balcony, Is. ; private boxes, 10s. 6d. CANTERBURY HALL. THIS EVENING, PRINCE BLOSSOM; OR, THE FAIRIES OF THE MAGIC FOUNTAIN AND THE FOREST OF SHADOWS I with novel effects, registered by C. Morton and J. 11. Weston. "The figure of Fame, winged and trumpeted, passinz and repassing through the Magic Fountain, fs so complete an Illusion that it wellnigh ceases to be illusory."--Morning Star, Feb. 19. _ _ Prince Blossom, Miss Townley. In addition to the usual Entertainments of the establish. ment, supported by the whole of the talented company, in cluding Arthur Lloyd, Miss Nelly Pow,x, sir. T. Maclagan 1:1. W. Tester, c. .to AlsJ will be produced, with alterations and improvements in production, the New illusion, surpassing anything yet attempted. entitled TIIE TERCEN rENA ; or,a N1,411T WITH SIIAKSPERE, written express yby W. 1 0 . Vander yell, Esq.. in which Mr. W. Randall will re-appmr. Admission—Area, 6d.; Stalls and Balcony, Is. Open every Evening. MADAME TUSSAUD'S HISTORICAL GALLERY; established 28 years at the Bazaar, Baker-street RECENT ADDlTlONS.—President Lincoln and Presi dent Davis ; Ancient Effigies of Henry IV. and his Queen Joan. in magnificent costumes of the period (1399); and the Chamber of Physiognomy is a full-length model of Geo. Victor Townley. Open from 11 in the morning. till 10 at night. Admittance, is. ; extra rooms, 6d. mile 17 furlongs. Count F. de Lagrange's Vivid, 4 yrs, Bst 101 b (Edwards) Baron Rothschild's Wingrave, 5 yrs, 9st (Wells) 2 Lord Chesterfield's Bathilde, 6 yrs, 9st (S. Rogers) 3 The following also ran :—Caroline, Gemma, Miss Arm. strong, Moulsey, General Butler, and Lady Mary. Betting-2 to 1 agst Caroline, 3to 1 agst Wingrave. 6to 1 agst Gamma, 7 to 1 agst Moulsey, 10 to 1 each agst Vivid and Bathilde, General Butler led for half a mile, after which the run ning was takes up by Caroline, who on each side was closely attended by Gemma, Bathilde, Moulsey, Wingrave, and Vivid; General Butler, Miss Armstrong, and Lady Mary bringing up the rear. In the Abingdon Mile bottom Uenma, Bathilde, Wingrave, and Vivid closed with Caro line, and entering the cords, Bathilde held a clear lead ; but half-way up, Vivid, the moment she was extended, went to the front and won by a length; a neck separated the second and third, Gemma, Moulsey, and Caroline being fourth, fifth, and sixth, close up; Miss Armstrong was seventh, General Butler eighth, and Lady Mary last, these latter th7ee being beaten off. A Handicap Sweepstakes of 15 sovs each, 10 ft, for three year-olds and upwards. T.Y.C., 5 fur. 140 yards. 14 subs. Mr IL Joice's Antoinette, 3 yrs, Bst (H. Covey) 1 Mr Payne's Beadle, 3 yrs, Est 10lb (J. Grinashaw) 2 Baron Rothschild's Evelina, 3 yrs, 7st 41b.. (T. French) 3 The following also ran :—St. Alexis, Black Lily, Quaran tine, Sea Boy, Practitioner, and Confederate. Betting-7 to 4 agst the Beadle, 6to 1 each eget Confe derate and Sea Boy, 8 to 1 agst Evelina, 10 to 1 each agst St. Alexis, Black Lily, Antoinette, and Practitioner, They ran well together for half the distance, when St Alexis and Sea Boy dropped away, and Antoinette, waiting upon the Beadle into the cords, there headed him, and won by half a length, A length separated the second and third ; Quarantine was a good fourth, Confederate fifth, and Black Lily sixth, the last two being St. Alexis and Sea Boy, The One Thousand Guineas Stakes, a subscription of 100 sous each, h ft, for 3-yr-olds ; fillies Bst 101 b eac h. D. 11 1 ., _ _ 7 fur 210 yards. 62 subs. Baron Rothschild's Tomato (Wells) 1 Baron Roth.child's Breeze (J. Daley) 2 111 r J. Scott's Tooi Tooi (Ashman) 3 The following also ran :—Lightfinger, Sardinia, Auricula, Sister to the Drake, Maid of Mashatu filly, Ronge Crosse, Masquerade, Linda, Gazza Ladra, Beckey Sharpe, Molly Carew, and Goldylocks. Betting-7 to 2 agst Sardinia, sto 1 agst Masquerade, 6 to 1 agst Molly Carew, 8 to 1 agst Gazza Ladra, 9 to 1 agst Lord Glasgow's two, 10 to 1 agst Tomato, 100 to 6 each agst Tooi Tooi and Goldylocks, 20 to 1 eget Beckey Sharpe, 100 to 3 agst Breeze, 61) to 1 agst Rouge Crosse. The start was preceded by several failures, prominent in the breaks away being Goldylocks,an unmanageable animal, Beckey Sharpe, and Lord Glasgow's pair, Goldylocks was very unruly, and on one occasion ran a long distance out of the Course. When the 16 runners appeared in sight, Beckey Sharpe on the extreme left of everything, and Linda in the middle of the horses, were slightly in front, close up with the latter mare on either side being Molly Carew, Rouge Crosse, the Baron's two, Gazza Ladra, and Sister to Drake, Sardinia, Goldylocks, and Tooi Tooi being well up. Half a mile from home Beckey Sharpe gave way, and Linda, Breeze, and Molly Carew drew away from the rest, these three being closely followed by Tomato and Tooi Tool. Ap proaching the cords, Molly Carew, who had throughout run unkindly, evinced symptoms of distress, and thereupon Tomato went to the front, and coming away a distance from home she won ea.iily by two lengths. Baron Roths child's other starter, Breeze, was second, three-quarters of a length in advance of Tooi Tool. Masquerade and Linda were fifth and sixth, Sister to the Drake seventh, and Sar dinia eighth. The last lot comprised Gazza Ladra, Rouge Crosse, Auricula, Lightfinger, Goldylocks, Beckey Sharpe, and the Maid of Masham fill), who broke a blood-vessel and xalked in the absolute last. Match, both 3.yr-olds. Firtit half of Ab. M. 100 h ft. Marquis of Hastings's Attraction, Bst 121 b.... (Aldcroft) 1 Lord Westmoreland's Coeur de Lion, 7st 31b.. (Morgan) 2 Betting-5 to 4on Caaur da Lion, who cut out the work for half the distance, when Attraction went to the front and won by two lengths. A Sweepstakes of 10 sous each, for 3-yr-olds and upwards ; certain allowances; winner to be sold for 100 soya if de manded. T.Y.C., 5 fur 140 yds. 7 subs. Lord Westmoreland's T7sher, 3 yrs, 7st 121 b.. (Morgan) 1 Mr W. Bevill's Lady Abbess, 4 yrs, Bst 101 b (H. Grimahaw) 2 Mr W. G. Craven's Practitioner, 3 yrs, 7st 121 b (I'. French) 3 Mr G. Crook's Airedale, 4 yrs, Sat 10Ib .... (H. Taylor) 4 Lord Annesley's Down with the Dust colt, 3 yrs,.7st 121 b (Challoner) 5 Betting-5 to 2 each agst Lady Abbess and Usher, 3to 1 agst Airedale, 5 to 1 agst Down with the Dust colt. Won by a head; a length and a half between second and third; a head between third and fourth. A Handicap Plate of 50 soya, for 3-yr-olds and upwards. A.F. Lord Bateman's Despair, 5 yrs, Bst 81b (Fordham) 1 Mr 11. Joice'o Jessie, 3 yrs, 7st 21b (J, Griinshaw) 2 Mr Naylor's Roseneath, 3 yrs, Est 41b Mr Brayley's Black Friar, 3 yrs, Est 71b (Herbert) 4 :Bay Celia filly, Regina, and Alea also ran.; Betting-7 to 4 agst Despair, 3to 1 agst Black Friar and Jessie, 7 to 1 agst any other. Won by a length; three lengths between second and third. A Plato of 50 nova for maiden two-yr-olds ; colts, Bst 101 b ; fillies, Bst 71b ; the winner to be sold for 300 says, &c. Last half of R.M. Mr J. Dawson's Capucine filly (£300), Bst 71b ..(Loates) 1 Count F. do Lagrange's Medicis Sst 21b Edward , ) 2 Mr Savilo's Bro. to Guerilla a 30 0 ), Bst 101b..(Aldcrott) 3 Betting-7 to 2on the Capucino filly, who made all the running, and won by two lengths. Count do Lagrange claimed the winner. CHELTENHAM STEEPLECHASES—Tintsrva. The Lansdowne Plate (Handicap) of 30 sore. Two miles. Mr F. Jacobs'a Maid of Perth, lOst 21b (Knot) 1 Mr Mytton's high Pressure, lOst 91b Mr Vowles's Magenta, list Betting—Even agst Magenta, 5 to 4 agst Maid of Perth. Won by four lengths, a length between second and third. The winner was net sold. The United Hunt Stakes of 5 sous each, with 50 added. Three miles. Mr Jacobs's Mistake, 4 yrs, lOst 51b (Knot) 1 Mr 13Iencowe's Acrobat, list 101 b Mr Bidgood's Rattlesnake, 12st 71b The following also ran :—Arlescot, Johnny, La Belle NoisQtte, Cleopatra, Miss Laura, Electra, Workhouse Boy, Barford, Deodara, Silversides, Blue Rock, Gay Lad, and Florida. Betting-4 to 1 each agat Doodara and Mistake, sto 1 agst Rattlesnake, 6 to 1 agat Arlescot and Acrobat, 10 to 1 agst Miss Laurie. Won by six lengths, the same between second and third. The Grand Annual Steeplechase (Handicap) of 7 sous each, 2 ft, with 200 added. Four miles. Mr Chadwick's Jerry, aged, list 81b.... (B. Land, jun.) 1 Mr Murray's Flytisher, 6 yrs, list (Mr Edwards) 2 Mr F. Rowland's Ocean Witch, 6 yrs, lOat 71b (Boyce) 3 Captain Coventry's Agnes, lOst 121 b.... (Mr. Coventry) 4 The following also ran :—Chamade, Sir William, Creole, Bridegroom, Maid of the Vale, Switch, and Miss Maria. Betting-6 to 2 agst Chamade, 4to 1 each agst Switch and Ocean Witch, 5 to 1 agst Jerry, 6 to 1 aget Flyfisher, 7 do 1 agst Miss Maria, 10 to 1 agst Agnes, 100 to 7 aget Creole. won by three lengths; four lengths between second and third. Switch did not reach the post in time to start. Arbury was scratched at 3 35 pan. The Borough Plate (Handicap) of 5 eovs each, with 40 • added. Three miles. Mr Bosley's Sir Itolme, lOst 61b (W. White) 1 Hon Col. Morgan's Persuader, lOst 41b (Page) 2 Mr Chapman's llarkaway, aged, lOst 121 b _ (Mr. F. Lotan) 3 Mr E. Y. Pierce's Templar, lOst 51b (Mr. Grant) 4 The following also ran :—Brian Borhoimo, Amy, Dubi ous, Acton, Piusack, Tho Prince, and Hinda. Bbtting—G to 4 agst Amy, 4 to 1 each agst Sir Holm and Ilarkaway, 5 to 1 agst Hinds. Won by a neck—half a length between second and third; a bad fourth, LATEST LETTING. CHESTER CUP. 100 to 15 agst Gordian Knot (taken) 7to 1 agst Muezzin (taken) 7to 1 agst Change (taken) 9to 1 agst Lord Zetland (taken) 11 to 1 agst Bacchus (taken) 16 to 1 agat Oldminster (taken) 25 to 1 agat Earl of Surrey (taken) 25 to 1 agst Accident (taken) 25 to 1 agat Greenland (taken) 30 to 1 agst Tippler (taken) 33 to 1 agst Tooi rooi (taken) 50 to 1 agst The Clown (taken) THE DERBY. 25 to I, agst Baragah (taken) PRICE .4d. STAMPED ....tid. MEETING OF THE JOCKEY CLUB. A general meeting of the Jockey Club was held at New market on Wednesday last. Present—The Hon. Admiral Rous, Mr Alexander, Mr W. G. Craven, stewards ; Lord Annesley, Duke of Beau Fort, Lord Chesterfield, Mr W. Stirling Crawfurd, Lord Durham, Lord Glasgow, lklr Greville, Marqui; of Hastings, Sir Joseph Hawley, Captain Douglas Lane, Mr Lowther, Lord George Manners, Mr R. H. Nevill, Mr Payne, Lord Portsmouth, Duke of St. Albans, Lord Strafford, Lord Uxbridge, Lord Westmore land, Lord Wilton, Lord Winchilsea. A ballot took place, and Baron M. de Rothschild was elected a member of the Jockey Club. The motion of which Lord Coventry had given notice, for an alteration of Rule 20, was not brought forward in consequence of his lordship's absence. —Ad journed. T UE HUMBER IRON-WORKS and SHIP. BUILDING COMPANY (Limited% Incorporated under the Companies Act, 1862. THE MERCANTILE CREDIT ASSOCIATION, LIMITED, AND THE CREDIT MOB I L IER, LIMITED, Are prepared to receive applications for the capital of THE HUMBER IRON-WORKS ant SHIP-BUILDING COM PANY. Capital L 1,000 , 0 0 0, in 20,000 shares of VO each, of which 11,0 0 have been already subsaibed. Deposit on application £1 per share, and £ 4 on allo tment. No future call to exceed £5 per share, and at intervals of not less than three months. It is not contemplated to call up more than £l2 10.. per share ; any , further capital that may be required will be raised by the i sue of new shares, a preference being given to the holders of existing Shales. DIRECTORS. E. W. Watkin, Esq., Director of the Creat Western Railway Company, and President of the Grand Trunk Railway Company of Canada, Chat man. D. J. Bacca, Esq. (Yana, Cremedi, and Co.), Great Winches ter-street. E. H. D'Avigdor, Esq., 5, Upper Harley-street. captain Beath, C. 8., Austin Grange. Dorkinfr. John Lumsden, Esq., Msyor of Huti (Browniow, Lumsden, and Co.), Shipowners, Hull. Capt. J. H. Marryat, (Joseph Marryat and Sons, Lawrence l'ountney - ane. W. L. Merry, Esq., Director of the Mercantile and Exchange Bank, Limited. J. Morrish, Esq., Director of the Metropolitan and Provincial Bank, Limited. W. IL Moss, Esq., Alderman, Hull. Christopher Simpson, Esq., Director of the Hull Dock Com p ny, Hull. NV. H. Smith, Esq. •(Smith, Barry, and Co.), Leadenhall street. Esq. (Ju ins H. Thompson an d Co., Ju l ius H. Thompson , Shipowners), Lead,nhall-street. MANAGING DIRECTOR, HULL. Martin Samuelson, Esq., M.I.C.E. CONSULTING ENGINEER. George Hinton i]ovtll, Esq , Duke-street, Westminster. CONSULTING MARINE ENGINEER. Charles Atherton, Esq., Whit hall. late chief engineer at Royal Dockyard, Woolwich. BANKERS. Bank of London. Metropolitan and Provincial Bank, Limited. M er c a ntile and Exchange Bank, Limited, London, Liver pool, and Glasgow. Messrs. Samuel Smith Brothers and Co., HulL SOLICITORS. Messrs. Edwards and Co., Westminster. BROKERS. Mews. Robins and Barber, Threadneedle -street. TEMPORARY OFFICES. At the Offices of the Mercantile Credit Association, Limited, 21, Threadneedle -street; And the Credit hfobiller, Limited, 80, Lombard-street. SECRETARY (PRO TEM.) Arthur Dossor, Esq. The Company has been formed for purchasing and ex tending the well-known iron ship-building establishment of Mess. Martin Samuelson and Co ., of Hull. The capabilities Messrs. of then works are unsurpassed by any in the kingdom—they occupy 11 acres of ground. with water frontage to the river Humber and river Hull, having a depth of water of 30 feet. The present iron bhip-building power of the establishment is equal to the construction of 20,003 tons per annum, at which rate the works are now being carried on. Messrs ex . S amu elson and Comp an have orders on hand for ships y seeding 20,000 tons ; other large orders are offered, and yard, it is pr oposed to take 1 1 acres of l and adjoining the present secured, and which Messrs. Sam uelson and CompanY a so as to extend the works to meet the large daily increasing pro fitable demand for ships , an d to erect rolling mills for theas manu f a cture of the iron required for shi p building, as well for all kinds of railway and engineering works. In addition to the engine e r in g works, foundry, and ship buildikg yards, there is a patent slip for repairing ships of the largest class. This is a highly p r o fi t able p art of the busi ness. The demand for the use of this patent slip has been such that it has never been unemployed since Me ble cost ssrs. Samuel some - six and Company c o nstructed it at a considera years ago. The situation of this establishment gives it special advan tages over others of a like character. The pri e of ship-build ing labour is lower at Hull than in any of the iron ship building ports of the kingdom; it is in the great iron district of Yorkshire; coal is cheap, railways run into the works, and co nnect them with all parts of England. Freight s are Hull offers advantages for thurchase large of the timber, which is used in large quantities, on highly advantageous con ditions. Two thousand workmen are now employed at the works. The present orders in hand for ships, engines, and general engineering work amount to above .£300,C00, all at very remu nerative prices. Reports made by some of the most eminent engineers who have examined the works , and w ho are specially acquainted with this branch of manufacture, show that after making large allowances -30 per cent. off the capabilities of the wore s, the trade will, with the judicious management and employment of the capital, rurn a dividend of 20 per cent. and upwards to the shareholders, and if the works continue to be fully employed, a much larger amount. Tha to me of urchase are highly d avantageous ; the plant a nd machinery, buildings, freehold and leasehold premises, together with al the stock of materials, are to la: taken at the valuation of two engineers, one named by the Company and the other by ihe vendors, with an umpire in the usual way. The goodwill of the business, including the profit on works in hand, is to be paid for at one year's pur chase of the net profits,. but on an average of three years' working. In the event of no allotment being made, the deposits will be returned in fu I. Should a less number of :glares be al otted than is app tied for, the deposit will be made available toward s the paym nt on Allotment, and the balance, if any, returned to the applicant. Prospectuses and Forms of Application for Shares may be obtained at the Temporary Offices of the Comp ny, 21, Threadneedle -street, and 80, Lombard-street, and of the Brokers and Solicitors. April, 1864. FORD' OF APPLICATION FOR SHARES. To be retained by the Banker& No. --- To the Directors of the Humber Iron-works and Ship-build ing C o mpany (Limited). Gentlemen, naving paid to your bankers, Shy being a deposit of Li par Share on es in the above Company, I hereby request that you will allot me that number, and I agree to accept such Shares, or any less number you may allot to me; and I agree to p y the deposit on Alotment, and to sign the Articles of Association of the Company when required, and I authorise you to insert my name on the Register of Members for the number of Shares allotted to me. Usual signature , the sum Name in - fut: Residenee Profession Date .. .April, 1864 Now ready, at all the Libraries, in Three Vols., SECOND EDITION of BARBARA'S HISTORY. By AMELIA B. EDWARDS. "It is not often that we light upon a new novel of so much merit and interest as Barbara's History.' It is a very graceful and charming book, which the world will like."— The Times. Hurst and Blackett, 13, Great Marlborough-street. HURST AND BLACKETT'S STANDARD LIBRARY. Now ready, Illustrated by Millais, ss. bound, CHEAP EDITION OF LES MISERABLES. 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Clos ing prices:— CHESTER CUP. 7to 1 agst Change (taken) 9to 1 agst Accident (take 10 freely) THE DERBY. stolon the field (offered) 20 to 1 agst Baragah (taken) BATH AND SOMERSET MEETING. Acceptances for the Somersetahire Stakes of 26 soya each, 15ft, and 5 only if declared, with 100 added. Two miles and a distance. 66 subs, 41 declared. The highest weight accepting being Bst 51b, it has been raised to Bst 12!b, and the others in proportion. Age st lb Sea Xing .. 4 8 12 Balham.. .. 6 8 4 Canary .. .. 6 8 3 Trumps,. .. 4 8 0 Double X. .. 4 8 0 Onesander .. 4 8 0 Accident 4 7 9 Baldwin .. .. 4 7 9 Barchettina .. 4 7 5 Pear Diver .. .. 4 7 3 Equinox .. 4 7 3 Greenland .. 3 7 3 Age st lb Welbeck .. .. 3 7 0 Goldylocks .. .. 3 7 0 C untersigu .. .. 3 6 9 Tentriffe .. .. 3 6 3 Madcap.. .. .. 3 6 3 Deerstalker .. .. 3 6 3 Pelios _ .. .. 3 6 2 Hersey filly .. .. 36 2 Rappel (Ii b) .. .. 3 6 2 Lady Shirley .. .. 3 6 0 L rd Cochrane .. 3 6 0 Bittern.. .. .. 3 6 0 RAILWAY INTELLIGENCE. RAILWAY BILLS. Yesterday in Lord Stanley's Committee on the Metropolitan Railways the evidence of Sir C. Fox was finished relative to the engineering features of the proposed new lines at Battersea of the London, Chatham, and Dover Railway, after which Mr. Holroyd, one of the directors of the company, was examined by Mr. Rodwell and Mr. Somerset upon the general details of the undertaking, and the case fur the promoters of the bill closed, atter some fur ther evidence from Mr. Forbes. The case for the competing lines of the London and South-Western Company at Battersea was then opened. It is pro posed to construct a railway of 711 chains at Bat tersaa to connect that company's Richmond line with the West London Extension Railway, and to carry out a diversion of the existing branch of the West London Extension Railway, which joins the company's main line near Falcon-bridge at Batter sea, the works to be completed within three years Agreements are to be entered into between the com pany and the West London Extension and the Lon don, Chatham, and Dover Companies with respect to the construction, use, and traffic of the intended line at Battersea. The company propose to raise for the purpose £24,000 on share capital, and £B,OOO by mortgage. A committee, Sir F. Goldsmid in the chair, met to consider the proposed East Nor folk Railway. Tne case was opened by Mr. Mere wether, Q.C., the witnesses examined in its favour being Lord Wodehouse, Lord Suffield, and other landowners. Mr. Bidder, C.E., described the line, which is opposed by Mr. Venables for the naviga tions and other interests. The bill for the Knot End andftarstang. Railway was passed. Aft er having previously passed the bill of the London and North-Western for extending and improving their traffic arrangements between England and Ire land, the committee of which Mr. Baillie is chair man decided on clauses giving the same facilities for traffic with Irish railway and steam navigation companies to the railway companies and other intei eats opposing. Mr. Piercy was examined on the engineering merits of the Wrexham, Mold, and Connah's Quay Bill, and further general evidence occupied the committee on the Great Northern extension from Lincoln to Bourn. The committee of which the Duke of Devonshire is chairman passed the Stokes Bay Railway and Pier Bill, but intimated that they were not in a position to decide relative to the subscription contract. LONDON AND SOUTH-WESTERN. Yesterday a special meeting of the proprietors was held at the Waterloo Station—Captain Mangles in the chair. The CHAIRMAN said there were altogether 15 bills —four only of which, however, were promoted by the company. The other 11 were introduced by other companies, and in which . provisions were con tained conferring powers on or having clauses affecting the London and South-Western Company. Only four of the bills could be dealt with by the meeting, as the remainder were not ready. Mr. Burcham, the company's solicitor, then read the heads of a bill to authorise the company to make a railway from Kensington to Richmond, and junc tion lines communicating with the Hammersmith and City Railway and the North and South-Western Junction Railways, and to raise further moneys and to authorise arrangements. Mr. HEREPATII wished to know whether the proposed new lines were calculated to bring them into collision with other companies. The CHAIRMAN said no, but that on the contrary they were calculated to avert any such eventgality. He then proposed the approval of the bill, and Mr. DUTTON having seconded it, it was carried unanimously. Mr. Burcham then recited the preamble and clauses of the second bill, which was a bill for authorising the company to make a railway from Chertsey to the Staines and Wokingham Railway at Egham, and for other purposes. Mr. RITCIIINS seconded the approval of the bill, and it was carried unanimously. The next bill was promoted by another company, to authorise certain deviations from the Oakhamp ton lines, and to raise further moneys. Capt. JOHNSON seconded the approval of the bill, and it was carried unanimously. The last bill was to authorise the West London Docks and Warehouses Company to execute further works and to make arrangements with other corn-. panies to raise further money. Mr. MORTIMER seconded the approval of the bill, and it was carried unanimously. The meeting then adjourned to the 12th of May. EAST INDIAN. The 17th annual meeting of this company was held yesterday at the London Tavern ; Mr. R. W. Crawford, ALP., in the chair. The report was taken as read. Tne CHAIRMAN, in moving its adoption, said it was the 20th occaeion on which it had been his pri vilege and duty to preside at their general meetings. It was a great gratification to him to be able to state that the line from Calcutta to Delhi was open for traffic with the exception of the bridge over the Jumna at Allahabad. They could now take pas sengers over their line from Calcutta to Delhi and vice versa, a distance of 1,020 miles. The progress they had made in the works during the past five years had been very considerable ; they had no means of comparing the vast NNorks on their line w►th those in any other country. He thought every one mast admit that notwithstanding the various difficulties and obstructions throw n in their way from time to time, the progress they had made was very satisfactory. They eau Id not compare the works of any line in England dither for magnitude or length of continuous line with their Eist Indian line. There was not a line on any part of the con- / /',2 G:5-C.-Z tinent to compare with it. Even the Grand Ttnnle of Canada could not compare with it as to works, progress, or length of line. The completion of the works at the Delhi end of the line, had been im peded by considerations as to route, and in respect of the point of junction with the Panjaub line. The original course of the line had been altered by the Government, and it was now to go through the centre of the Doab between two rivers in the direc tion of Delhi. The Punjaub line had also been altered so that both lines should enter Delhi. Those alterations of route had caused great delay in finish ing the third great bridge, involving considerable expense 20 the company. The works on the Jub• bulpore line were proceeding very satisfactorily-, and there was every reason to believe that ti7e line would be completed by the contract tune in 1886, From inforniation they had received, there was no doubt the work,' would he completed on the Jubbulpore line to its junction with the Bombay Railway at Jab bulpore, and be ready for exchan g i ng truffle with the Great Indian Peninsula Cornpatiy when they cou ld meet them with their line. He then adaerted to tae working of the line during the past year, and thought the result was very satisfactory. The gross receipts of the two lines in the upper and lower provinces amounted for the year 1863 to ,E 990,000, being at the rate of £2O lOs 8d per mile per week. The net receipts, after deducting working ex penses amounted to £439,464, or an average of £9 2s. 6d. per mile per week. He then drew atten tion to the effect of filling up the link between Allahabad and lienares. He had frequently stated that when the railway was opened throughout their returns would show a large increase. The average for the whole year of the gross receipts of the. Be ngal division was £23 7s 9d per mile per week. week. Since the Ist of January last the returns showed that for the week ending the 10th of January the average receipt per mile was £29 8s; ending the 17th of January, £3O 16s 4d Per mile';, ending the 24th of January, 1',32 11s 4d per mile; and for the week ending the 31st of January, £3l lOs ld per mile. This was one bf the immediate effects of opening the line throughout, raising the average receipts per mile from £23 7s 9d fir 1863 to £34 10s Icl for the last week in January. On their other line, in the North-West Provinces, the average receipt per mile per week was £l5 7s 5d during 1863, and for this line they had the returns a month later. The receipts per mile per week for the four weeks in February last were at the rate of £2O 2s Ild, £2l 10a /d, £24, and £26 19s 4d re spectively, showing a similar result in the upper • provinces. So far he thought he might congratu late the shareholders on the opening of the line throughout. He believed the present traffic was an earnest of what they should have eventually. With the increase of traffic it was very desirable they should have economy of working. The cost of car rying the traffic had considerably increased; it arose in some respects from carrying a very large amount of traffic over a single line. There was another reason in the large amount they paid for wages to Europeans. Every engine -driver must be a European. The wages they gave were £lB a month, which was double the amount paid in Europe. When they considered that less work was done for the money, the cost of sending men out to India, and other . matters, the average cost of European labour in India was 5 to 1 in England. In the revenue account of the Bengal division they would perceive that £86,000 had been expended on the locomotive de partment, which was 25 per cent, of the working expenses. Of that amount £38,000 was for wages of enginedrivers and cleaners. The expenditure had engaged the serious consideration of the Board, and they had called the attention of their officers to the subject. Again, in the revenue account of the rail way in the North-West Provinces, there was a heavy charge for fuel—X4l,ooo, or about 33 per cent of the total expenses. Of that sum £24,000 was the cost of coal, coke, and wood. This included a charge for loss of weight in wood fuel, which be longed to the previous half year. This item brought him to a point in reference to the alternative line proposed a long time since by the Board for passing through a district of country containing valuable coal deposits, with the view of supplying their en gines with excellent coal. The Government at last had consented to adopt the directors' view; The line of country would open the route to Patna. Three routes from their main line to the coal deposits had been surveyed by their engineers, and he supposed by the end of the year the (government would come to some decision as to the route. It would shorten the distance for carrying through baffle by nearly 100 miles, and save the expense of doubling the circuitous portion of the main line between the points of junction with the proposed new line. They had not yet disposed of their large flotilla, as it was not easy to find purchasers. If out of the £584,000 expended on those vessels and their machinery they should be able to place a comparatively small sum to the credit of capital, the rest would be amply covered by the advantage already gained of being enabled to complete the line so much sooner by the aid of the flotilla than they possibly could without it. The establishment of the audit department in India had realised all their anticipations as to the satisfactory audit of the accounts. Nothing was ex pended without the sanction of the Government offi. cer, and the interests of the shareholders were pro tected. He believed the statement of the accounts was a fair and faithful record of what was done in India. There was also an audit committee, consist.. ing of members of the Board, to examine every thing. They had a bill now before Parliament which would be submitted to the proprietors for their approval at the proper time, in compliance with the standing orders of the House of Lords. They sought power in it to alter the times of hold ing the annual and half-yearly meetings, holding them a month or two later to give time for the pre paration of the accounts. They proposed to esta blish a savings -bank for their army of servants in India, which he had no doubt would be of great advantage to them. They also proposed to ask for power to raise seven millions of additional capital, which, with the 20 millions already authorised, and three millions borrowing power, would make an even sum of 30 millions. The cost of the line and works from various circumstances had been much greater than was originally anticipated. The price of materials and labour had since they commenced greatly increased in amount. Had Government permitted the terminal station at Howrah two or three years ago to be en larged to accommodate the immense traffic in the manner proposed by the directors, a considerable saving in the cost would have been anted ; and this was also the case with regard to the delay of other necessary works. The traffic on the line had reached £34 per mile per week, and the directors were now anxious to provide ample station accom modation and working stock to earn £4O per mile per week. This rendered a large portion of the proposed additional capital necessary. The effects of the great changes in the economy of India had been to enlarge its resources, and if the railway company intended to realise the advantage of a large traffic on their line they must provide the means of carrying and accommodating it in every respect. Mr. MORGAN said if they were to realise more than the 5 per cent. guarantee the working expenses must be reduced from 60 per cent, to something like 50 per cent., and if they were to pay a large divi dend they must secure the coal traffic. HARTRIDGE wished to know whether the cost of the new lin e i ntended to pass through the in coal deposits wa s i ncluded £7,000,000 of addi t i onal capital. The CHAIRMAN sa i d they the proposed had put down £2,000,000 for that purpose, and £1,000,000 for doubling a portion of the main line. The report was unanimously adopted ; the retir. in.. directors and auditors were re-elected, and Mr. Godfrey was elected an auditor. A vote of thanks to the chairman concluded the proceedings. SIR MOSES MONTEFIORE.—At the pleating of the Margate Town Council on Wednesday, an ad , dress of congratulation to Sir Moses Mo.utefiore on his safe return from his late mission to Moroccc) in behalf of his persecuted countrymen was moved by the Mayor and una nimously adopted, a deputation being at the same time ap pointed to wait on Sir Moses and roal-,e arrangements for it 4 presentation A similar address ) las also been adopted at a meeting in Ramsgate, near wb ich place the worthy baronet resides. ‘ : ._e-ZiS_¢_-e_.e.--)1--V REDUCTION OF FIRE INSURANCE DUTY. FIRE DEPARTMENT. 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